HCA Healthcare
Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech
HCA Healthcare, Brighton, Colorado, United States, 80602
Job Summary and Qualifications
As the Lead Certified Instrument/Sterile Processing Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to the company’s mission and vision by assisting with the care of patients. You will provide properly cleaned, sterilized, and highly disinfected instruments and supplies, and provide positive, goal‑oriented technical leadership to promote an atmosphere of support and quality.
What you will do in this role
Demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness, and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
Maintain a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care.
Show awareness of appropriate sterilization methods for different instruments in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Apply knowledge of high‑level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment.
Maintain a daily log, testing the efficacy of disinfecting solution with each cycle and perform biological testing.
Monitor and record all test loads and sterilization cycles while documenting any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator and/or Nurse Manager.
Maintain an accurate log for equipment out for repair.
Qualifications for this role
1+ year experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing, preferably in an acute care or ambulatory surgery center environment.
Valid BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable).
Certification and knowledge of standards and recommended guidelines of the Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and American Society of Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP).
Graduate of a Sterile Processing program.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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What you will do in this role
Demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness, and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
Maintain a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care.
Show awareness of appropriate sterilization methods for different instruments in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Apply knowledge of high‑level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment.
Maintain a daily log, testing the efficacy of disinfecting solution with each cycle and perform biological testing.
Monitor and record all test loads and sterilization cycles while documenting any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator and/or Nurse Manager.
Maintain an accurate log for equipment out for repair.
Qualifications for this role
1+ year experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing, preferably in an acute care or ambulatory surgery center environment.
Valid BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable).
Certification and knowledge of standards and recommended guidelines of the Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and American Society of Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP).
Graduate of a Sterile Processing program.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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